Old Absinthe House

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240 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
+1 (504) 523-3181
http://www.ruebourbon.com
For almost 200 years the Old Absinthe House bar has been a staple of life in the Vieux Carré. Located on the corner of Rue Bourbon and Rue Bienville, the cooper-topped wooden bar captivates patrons as they sip their favorite beverages.

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3.5623 reviews
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Staci B.
5/12/2025

We came back for another visit to show my son and I've grown to like it!! It grows on ya! The bartender remembered us and even remembered what My husband got on our last visit. Me and my son got...

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Dub H.
6/6/2025

Yikes. We heard this place was a "must go" because it's been around 200 years but it was dark and dirty and the drinks were disgusting, mens restroom is nightmare fuel--I've seen truck stops...

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Jason Y.
9/9/2025

Good spot for absinthe lovers and trying the original absinthe frappe. Not a fan of absinthe so it wasn't for me. The vibe of the place is ok. Service could definitely be improved. Wasn't...

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Jeff N.
3/16/2025

Old Absinthe House is one of those "rite of passage" spots you check out in NOLA in the Quarter when you don't have to worry about parents or family members who live in the area judging you for...

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Gwen Z.
5/30/2025

I haven't been to this place in over 40 years. It looks exactly the same as I remember it! Dark and cozy. The bartender mixed a wonderful absinthe cocktail. The only downside for us was the music...

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